Talpe is pursuing the cases of deaths of students in several Tribal Ashramshalas. He has filed Public Interest Litigation in the High Court. Moreover, the Governor of Maharashtra recently approved the launch of India's first Competitive Examination Scheme for tribal students which is considered as a noble initiation by Talpe.

Speaking about this award, Talpe said he is dedicating this award to the thousands of students who died in tribal ashram schools and to hundreds of unwed mothers.